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Gassville issues immediate burn ban

GASSVILLE - Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim issued a burn ban Tuesday prohibiting all outdoor burning until further notice inside the city limits of Gassville. Braim said he appreciates the assistance of the citizens with the burn ban until conditions improve.

Cotter Council agenda for Thursday

COTTER - The Cotter City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday.

The meeting is open to the public.

According to Anna Tillman-Floyd, the agenda includes three resolutions: Proposed 2014 budget 2014, revised 2013 budget and a resolution on conduct of activities.

Other agenda items include approval of the 2014 personnel handbook; approval of "conduct of meeting"; consideration of $15,000 budgeted to split between Water and Street Department for consideration of a dump truck, and reports from Cotter Street, Fire and Police departments.

Informational items at the end of the meeting are: An update on snow removal, new Chevrolet Caprice police unit for $32,915 with a $20,000 USDA Rural Development grant and matching funds of $12,915, an update on the city attorney's investigation referencing John Bell of Cotter, the installation of three shutoff valves on Highway 62 and 62B area and council and audience comments.

- From staff, submitted reports

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Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim issued a burn ban Tuesday prohibiting all outdoor burning until further notice inside the city limits of Gassville. Braim said he appreciates the assistance of the citizens